Thursday, May 15, 2008

SitStayFetch Reviews: Scam Or A Miracle Pill For Your Dog

I got plenty of people asking me for a review of SitStayFetch, the questions are pretty obvious - Should I Buy It?, Is It Worth It?, Yet Another Ebook?. So I decided to post a review of it. If you have read the other entries on blog, you know that I have included plenty of tips and articles from Sit Stay Fetch. This review will help you reduce your choices about Sit Stay Fetch to a Yes Or No.

Frankly speaking as a Kennel owner, I know a lot of tips and tricks beforehand, but for a normal person, bringing up a dog can turn into a very hectic and tiring experience. There are a lot of things that can go wrong making your dog an liability instead of a friend. If you are looking about SitStayFetch, then the chances are quite high that you are already facing some related issues.

SitStayFetch presents an unusually detailed and thorough look at how to both prevent and deal with the more common problem behaviors exhibited by dogs. As the owner of a fully operational kennel, I’ve spent a fair amount of time searching the Net for reliable resources on topic related to cannine, and I have to say that the level of knowledge and detail contained within the pages of this compendium is unusually exacting for an online book.

There’s a pretty impressive range of information packed into this guide. It’s not just the problem behaviors that are covered: the book starts off with new-owner advice (how to choose a puppy/dog, the best places to get one from, breed information, puppy/dog-proofing your home, the first vet visit, housetraining, etc) and then moves on to the more advanced stuff: behavioral problems (such as aggression, dominance, chewing, digging, excessive barking, separation anxiety, to name a few), intermediate-level obedience commands, health-related dog problems (allergies, cat/dog coexistence, fleas, heatstroke, and so on), and advanced commands and tricks.

Particularly Good Parts
In addition to the contents listed above, there’s also a pretty impressive section on dog whispering, which – in case you haven’t heard of it already – is a method of dog training based on a philosophy of clear communication and mutual respect. It’s been popularized in recent years by Cesar Millan (“The Dog Whisperer”), and is becoming increasingly well-known as an alternative and humane method for disciplining and training your dog. SitStayFetch has dedicated an entire section to dog whispering: Daniel Stevens explains the background of the technique, how to utilize voice and body language to your best advantage, and how to use the technique to calmly, assertively, and effectively correct and train your dog. Step-by-set instructions are included for the common commands (sit, down, come, stay, quiet, etc).

It makes for some pretty interesting reading – and, after trying out the basics on my own recalcitrant pooch, I was amazed at how effective the techniques suggested are. Highly recommended!

I Love Freebies

I’m happy to report that SitStayFetch hasn’t let me down: the freebies included with this book are not only numerous, they’re actually useful(wow!)

The book itself costs $37. For this price, you get a complete and detailed manual on training your dog, preventing and handling behavioral problems, and a whole bunch of general-knowledge tips and advice.

You also get a handful of practical freebies: four bonus books, dealing respectively with advanced housetraining how-to’s and troubleshooting (including both the crate- and paper-training methods); a detailed study on resolving canine aggression; how to effectively groom your dog (including information on coat care for specific breeds, dental care, and nail-clipping how-to’s); and finally, how to begin training your dog for security work.

Another particularly useful freebie: a personalized consultation with a member of the Kingdom of Pets team. If you’ve got an issue with your dog that you’d like some individual attention on, you can flick them a quick email and receive a personalized, thorough reply packed with expert advice and practical tips.

SitStayFetch: A Thumbnail Sketch

I’ve picked up in a near-lifetime’s worth of contact with dogs (do you know how to stop your dog from tugging on the leash, without using a check-chain? Well, I do – but until I got my hands on a copy of this book, I certainly didn’t!)

Several of the training techniques present a refreshingly common-sense, down-to-earth approach to dog training; others require a little more effort (take dog whispering as an example) but yield some pretty dramatic results. I liked the way that more than one training technique is detailed, to allow the reader to pick and choose the techniques that best suit themselves and their individual dogs.

I have no qualms in recommending this package to anyone who owns, or is thinking about owning, a dog. You don’t need to have a “problem pet” for the manual to be of assistance: there’s information included that’ll be useful to any and all dog owners.

In a nutshell: highly recommended.

Official Site Click Here: SitStayFetch

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Fear Based Training For Dogs

With an adult dog that you take on the rules are slightly different when it comes to dog obedience training initially you need to assess what, if any, dog obedience training he/she has received. You will almost certainly need to toilet train your adult dog. A lot of the adult dogs taken on are from rescue centres & therefore they may have been living on the streets as strays, they do not know what is expected of them at all. You require a huge amount of patience with these dogs & they need a gentle but firm approach.

Dog obedience training induced through fear is a bad training method but unfortunately one that is used all too often. The dog will do the command that you ask but is doing so because it's scared & does not wish to upset you. The dog learns that it receives a smack, or worse, if it does not complete the task set, therefore it appears to be obedient.

The dog obedience training that you complete with your dog should be of a non-coercive type, both you & your dog should receive enjoyment from the work that you do. A dog taught through a non-coercive method will be just as obedient as a dog taught through a fear-based method. What is the huge noticeable difference? The non-coercive method dog will be a happy dog; the commands will be done with a waggy tail!

Friday, May 9, 2008

Why You Should Start Training Your Dog Early..

One of the most important questions for dog owners is when should they start training their dog.

The time to start training your dog is immediately whether you have a puppy or an adult dog you need him/her to become aware of your ways as soon as possible so your dog obedience training regime needs to begin quickly.

The advantage with a puppy is that you are beginning with a completely clean slate; no bad habits have been picked up along the way. Dog obedience training from puppy hood is still hard work but you have no moulds to break first. Start with the basics, the 'sit' command & the 'wait' command working alongside with the toilet training. The dog obedience training with your puppy must include the socialization period; this is of paramount importance for your puppy to develop into a well-balanced & friendly adult dog.

Just think if it were you in your dog's paws how would you like to be treated? Dog obedience training is all about gaining your dog's trust, love & above all their respect. It is much easier to do this with small puppies than with adult dogs.

Monday, April 21, 2008

Leash Walking Tips

I'm going to share with you two valuable tips on leash walking. Here they are:

Never try to walk a dog that has been cooped up all day. : If your dog has been lying around waiting for you, let him burn off some of his energy before you take him for a walk. Throw a ball, play tug-o-war, or do something to calm him down before the walk.

Use a gentle leader: One of the best collars on the market is the gentle leader head collar. It works by controlling your dog's head. When you control the head you can control the body, much the same as a horse bridle is used. They really are great collars.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Toilet Training For Puppies

Once your puppy has eaten then take the puppy outside or go for a walk. This will train your dog to go to the toilet and when doing this make them go in the same place in the yard every time. As mentioned earlier, puppies love routine so they will be pleased to go in the same place. When your dog does this always make sure that you praise him or her for this.

However, please take into account that puppies are too young to control their bowels or bladder, so don't get mad with them. Never hit your puppy, as this can lead to a mean dog, just a quick "no" will do and don't overdo it. Remember, that it can take anywhere up to a year for the puppy to be fully toilet trained, so please be ready for a few accidents.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Training Tips: Avoid Inconsistency

Dogs are creatures of habit. Anyone who has allowed a dog to eliminate in the wrong spot even one time can attest to this. As such, when training a dog to behave in the manner you want, you need to make him consistently behave like that. This is how he will learn.

If you aren't consistent with your pup eliminating in the same spot (that you've chosen), he will not learn that he has to go in that spot.

If you issue a command while you're not in a position to enforce that command, and you allow your dog to ignore you, you've taught the dog that he doesn't need to listen. That he can choose when to obey and when to not obey. This is why I cringe when I hear some dog owner screaming, "COME!" at their disobedient dog. Every time he ignores them, and they allow it, they're simply reinforcing bad behavior. So let's reinforce good behavior instead, ok?

Friday, March 28, 2008

What Is Crate Training?

Crate training is the process of teaching your dog to go to its crate on command and stay there comfortably until released by command. Crate training is typical to American dog owners. The aim of crate training is to make the dog recognize the crate as its den and feel thoroughly safe and at home there. It is useful to you when your dog is new to the house and is not familiar with the house rules. Crate training also comes in handy when you want to travel with your dog, especially to a place where letting it loose is not an option.

Crate training a dog takes a lot of time and effort. There are two things that you should remember while crate training a dog, the crate should be a pleasant object to it, always, and that the training should be done in small parts, slowly.